Don’t Break the Sword: Why India’s Air Force is right to worry about theatre commands
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, is pushing hard for “theatre commands” – a fancy term for putting Army, Navy and Air Force units under single commanders for different regions. He calls it the “next orbit” of making our forces work together better.
Lunar eclipse 2025: When and where to watch Chandra Grahan in India; check timings
The stargazers in India and in other parts of the world will be able to witness a lunar eclipse, called a blood moon, due to a phenomenon called Rayleigh scattering. Blue light is scattered more easily than red, leaving the Moon with its iconic “bloody” glow, according to reports.
Double murder case: Two killed in Delhi’s Pratap Nagar firing incident, investigation underway, watch video
The deceased were identified as Sudhir alias Bunty, 35, and Radhey Prajapati, 30.
S Jaishankar’s BIG statement as PM Modi, Trump step towards patch-up: ‘PM Modi has always…’
Even as trade tensions persist, PM Modi and US President Donald Trump exchanged warm words in social media posts, reaffirming their personal friendship and the strength of bilateral ties between New Delhi and Washington.
Gujarat: Cargo ropeway at Pavagadh Hill temple breaks down, leaving 6 people dead
Panchmahal DSP Harsh Dudhaat said police and fire brigade teams had reached the site and were carrying out rescue and relief operations. According to officials, the ropeway which ferries pilgrims to the Kalika Mata Temple had been closed since this morning due to bad weather. Read more here.
Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi to be extradited soon? UK team assesses conditions at Delhi’s Tihar Jail
A team of the UK’s Crown Prosecution Service visited the Tihar Jail in Delhi to assess the prison’s conditions in July this year, media reports said citing officials close to the development. The team reportedly included four members — two CPS experts and two British High Commission officials.
‘Move your hand away or…’: Amity student slapped over 50 times in campus, assault caught on video
When Shikhar tried to defend himself, the attackers warned him to put his hands down or it would get worse.
Why India eyes a role in guarding Malacca Straits, one of the busiest sea lanes?
India has secured Singapore’s backing for its interest in joining the Malacca Straits Patrol, a narrow yet vital passage for global shipping that links the Andaman Sea with the South China Sea.
Sharjeel Imam moves Supreme Court against HC order denying bail in 2020 Delhi riots case
Student activist Sharjeel Imam on Saturday moved the Supreme Court against an order of the Delhi High Court (HC) which denied him bail in a case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. The case is based on an alleged larger conspiracy behind the February 2020 riots in Northeast Delhi. An HC bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur had rejected the bail pleas of Imam and several other accused in the case.
HAL’s ALH Dhruv Fleet faces new safety scare: Time for a design rethink
The Indian Army’s recent grounding of its Dhruv helicopter fleet following a tail drive shaft failure isn’t just another mechanical hiccup – it’s a stark reminder of how a small component can bring down a multi-crore aircraft and endanger lives.